Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-iodobenzene (CAS: 59473-45-9)?
Answer
1-(Chloromethyl)-2-iodobenzene (CAS: 59473-45-9) is a yellow crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 272.75 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive, especially towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. It is also prone to photochemical degradation.
About
CAS No
59473-45-9
English Name
1-(Chloromethyl)-2-iodobenzene
Molecular Formula
C7H6ClI
Molecular Weight
252.48 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CCl)I
InChIKey
FTMNWZHKQGKKAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
